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1 In 4 Cars Sold Globally Is An Electric Vehicle
Electric vehicle adoption continues to accelerate worldwide, reaching new milestones in 2025. As Statista's Tristan Gaudiaut details below, according to the IEA Global EV Outlook 2026, published on May 20, global sales of electric cars, including…
The Electric Car From The '80s You've Probably Never Heard Of
The history of the electric car dates back to the early 1800s, but if you're looking for one of the most obscure — and wacky-looking — EVs of all time, you'll only have to go back to the 1980s. That's when the all-electric Comuta-Car…
Japan's automotive industry is driving - slowly - toward a greener future
As the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues, the Japanese government is spending up to ¥500 billion per month to keep gasoline and other fuel prices artificially low. According to estimates as of April, the subsidy could run out by June…
Best electric car brand in UK named - with Tesla not even in top five
The best electric car brand for 2026 has been named - and it's not Tesla. Which?'s shortlist of best electric car brands for 2026 has been revealed. Which? named Renault in the top five, with Kia, Mini and Volvo all shortlisted, too. But it was…
Treasury rejected ministers' plan to cut VAT on public EV charging to 5%
Government officials considered cutting the VAT charged on electricity used at public EV chargers from 20% to 5% at the last budget, but the Treasury under chancellor Rachel Reeves rejected the proposal amid disagreement between departments.
Xiaomi is pouring billions into AI to future-proof its hardware empire
Xiaomi is betting on artificial intelligence to future-proof its sprawling hardware empire, pouring massive resources into open-source models to ensure its next generation of smartphones and electric vehicles (EVs) does not get left behind in an…
Gas price whiplash is bringing Americans back to EV market
Americans are facing higher gas prices at the pump than they have in years, and the surge is making many turn toward an industry that President Donald Trump deliberately wanted to slow down and undermine—the electric vehicle (EV) market. As…
Car tax charge lifted by DVLA as certain drivers 'no longer subject
The DVLA has issued a warning over a potentially 'expensive' tax blunder. Drivers are being cautioned against falling into a costly tax trap, following a fresh alert from the DVLA regarding the regulations. The agency warned that motorists…
Rachel Reeves told to axe controversial pay-per-mile fee
Rachel Reeves has been told to scrap her pay-per-mile tax fee Rachel Reeves has been told to scrap plans to introduce a controversial pay-per-mile car tax fee after the Chancellor cut costs for petrol and diesel cars. Reeves has previously…
Nostradamus of the Balkans' terrifying World War 3 prediction
Baba Vanga has made a spine-chilling prediction for 2026, forecasting a catastrophic war and a dramatic shift in the world's balance of power. With global tensions mounting, violence intensifying across the Middle East and Ukraine it appears her…
State and local policymakers can lead us through Iran's energy reckoning
Nearly three months into the conflict with Iran, the global energy system is in a state of upheaval that may result in lasting structural change. Many world leaders are now saying fossil fuel supplies are inherently insecure, and as long as we…
Terrifying World War 3 prediction from Nostradamus of the Balkans
The famous seer predicted World War Three in 2026 Baba Vanga has issued a chilling prediction for 2026, warning of a devastating war and a seismic shift in the global balance of power. With international tensions escalating, violence surging across…
PMO tells Ministries to find ways to save fuel, forex amid West Asia crisis
Amid concerns within the government over a widening current account deficit (CAD) and rising pressure on India's oil import bill due to the West Asia crisis, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has asked four key Ministries to urgently draw up…
UK petrol and diesel car ban could change over EU rule shift
The UK's ban on petrol and diesel vehicles could be set for revision following changes to European Union regulations. Britain may be forced to reconsider its prohibition on new combustion engine sales after the EU relaxed its own policies. YouTube…
DVLA lifts car tax charge with certain drivers 'no longer subject' to it
The DVLA has issued a warning over an 'expensive' tax mistake. Motorists are being warned not to fall into a costly tax trap, after the DVLA issued a fresh alert on the rules. The agency said motorists buying an electric vehicle must check the…
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